MCDONALD FOUND GUILTY ON SOME CHARGES

Jacob McDonald, the Zanesville truck driver accused of causing a crash that killed six people and injured 18 others was found guilty on six charges of vehicular homicide but not guilty on twenty other charges. Licking County Judge David Branstool handed down his verdict this afternoon. McDonald, 61, was behind the wheel in the November 2023 crash involving a Tusky Valley School bus on Interstate 70 in western Licking County. McDonald will be sentenced at a later date. He remains held on $1 million bond.

STORMS ARE POSSIBLE

According to the National Weather Service, severe thunderstorms are possible late this afternoon and evening. The storms could include, damaging winds, large hail, and heavy rain.

DRUG BUST

A traffic stop in Coshocton County resulted in a 45-year-old man and a 37-year-old woman being arrested on drug charges. According to the Coshocton County Sheriff's Office, Wednesday night, deputies stopped a car on South 15th Street and a subsequent search found suspected meth as well as cash. Dustin Dobson and Amanda Weidger were each charged with aggravated trafficking in drugs. The investigation is ongoing.

PIRATEFEST

This weekend pirates will take over Buckeye Lake for the second annual Buckeye Lake PirateFest. Kelly Collins says proceeds from the event will go toward the Harbor Community Center.  

In addition, Collins said proceeds will also go toward the LEADS Food Pantry. For more information visit www.buckeyelakepiratefest.com.

CUMBERLAND TRAIL GOLF CLUB

It should be a pretty good weekend to get out and play some golf and the good folks at Cumberland Trail Golf Cub are ready and waiting to serve you.

Golf Operations Manager Scott Woodward said to book a tee time visit www.cumberlandtgc.com.

DENISON FIREWORKS

Granville officials remind residents that as part of their Senior Soiree Celebration, Denison University will be letting off fireworks this evening at dusk. Keep pets in mind who may be sensitive to loud noises.